Antifreeze Disposal for Garages and Fleets
National Recycling provides antifreeze disposal for garages, fleet operators and other businesses across the UK, collecting used, old and surplus vehicle antifreeze from your site.
Antifreeze collections
Antifreeze We Collect
We collect used, old and surplus vehicle antifreeze from your site and dispose of it compliantly.
We work with garages, MOT centres, dealerships, fleet depots, bus and haulage operators, plant hire firms and farms. Cutting fluids and other industrial machining coolants are a different waste, covered on our coolant disposal page.
Handled with care.
Used antifreeze.
Fluid drained from vehicle cooling systems during servicing, repairs and radiator changes.Old or unwanted concentrate.
Out-of-date, discontinued or surplus stock in its original containers.Pre-mixed antifreeze.
Ready-to-use coolant that is no longer needed.Contaminated antifreeze.
Antifreeze that has been mixed with oil, fuel or other fluids.Contaminated containers.
Drums and cans that held antifreeze.
From your site to a fresh start
How Antifreeze Disposal Works
- 01
Tell us what you have.
Use the quote form to tell us the volume, how it is stored and your collection postcode. A photo helps us quote accurately. - 02
Get your quote.
Our team replies with a quote providing clear pricing details. - 03
We collect.
A licensed carrier from our national haulage network collects from your site on an agreed date, as a one-off or on a regular schedule. - 04
Recycle or dispose.
Your antifreeze goes to licensed recycling facilities where it can be recycled safely, or to licensed disposal sites. - 05
Receive your documents.
You get a digital hazardous waste consignment note for your records.
Let’s get it sorted
Get an Antifreeze Disposal Quote
Tell us how much antifreeze you need collected and our team will reply with a quote. Call 0845 366 9306 or request a quote online.
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Why Used Antifreeze Is Hazardous Waste
Most vehicle antifreeze is based on ethylene glycol, which is toxic to people, pets and wildlife. Used antifreeze also picks up oil, fuel and metals from the engine. For these reasons, waste antifreeze is usually classed as hazardous waste.
In England and Wales, the Hazardous Waste (England and Wales) Regulations 2005 require you to keep hazardous waste separate, store it in approved, labelled containers and use licensed disposal services.
Your duty of care under section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 also means you must stop waste escaping, so antifreeze must never be poured down a drain. Keep hazardous waste consignment notes for 3 years.
A partner you can depend on
Why Choose National Recycling for Antifreeze Disposal
UK-wide collections.
Our network of haulage partners collects from garages and depots across the country, so multi-site businesses deal with one supplier.Fully compliant.
We use verified waste carriers and licensed recycling facilities, in line with UK regulations.Recycling first.
We recycle wherever it is possible and safe, and send the rest to licensed disposal sites.The right containers.
We can supply approved storage containers, so used antifreeze is stored safely between collections.Fast quotes.
Our team replies quickly to every enquiry, providing a fast turnaround for collections.One-off or regular.
Book a single clearance or a scheduled collection, with one supplier for every location.
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How do you dispose of used antifreeze?
Drain used antifreeze into a sealed, labelled container and keep it separate from oil and other waste. Then arrange a collection with a licensed waste carrier, who will take it to a licensed site. National Recycling collects antifreeze from businesses across the UK and provides the paperwork.
Is antifreeze hazardous waste?
Usually, yes. Most vehicle antifreeze contains ethylene glycol, which is toxic, and used antifreeze often contains oil and metals from the engine. Waste antifreeze is normally classed as hazardous waste, so it needs a licensed carrier and a hazardous waste consignment note.
Can antifreeze go down the drain?
No. Antifreeze is toxic to people, animals and aquatic life, so it must never be poured down a drain, a sink or onto the ground. Doing so breaches your duty of care for business waste. Store it in a sealed container and book a collection instead.
Can I mix used antifreeze with waste oil?
It is best not to. Hazardous waste should be kept separate, and mixing antifreeze with oil can make both harder to recycle. Store antifreeze and oil in separate, clearly labelled containers. We can collect both at the same time if you have them.
What is the difference between antifreeze and coolant disposal?
Antifreeze is the glycol-based fluid used in vehicle cooling systems. Industrial coolants are the cutting and machining fluids used in engineering workshops. Both need specialist disposal, but they are different wastes and should be stored separately. Our coolant disposal page covers machining coolants and cutting fluids.
Do you collect antifreeze from garages?
Yes. We collect used antifreeze from garages, MOT centres, dealerships and fleet workshops across the UK, as one-off or regular collections. We can supply approved containers for storage between collections. Tell us how much you produce and our team will reply with a quote.